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Audi Q4 Hybrid Concept, Tesla Model S Convertible, Saab 9-3 Electric: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: Sketches of the Audi Q4 hybrid crossover concept appear ahead of the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, Newport Engineering creates a Tesla Model S convertible, and the first electric Saab 9-3 sedans roll off the assembly line. One-percent of Norway''s cars are already plug-in electrics.'

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The 2021 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 4-door, 5-passenger EV coupe crossover is here!

Current EV

One of the most successful German-engineered luxury automotive brands, Audi AG delivered about 1.845 million vehicles globally in 2019. Audi sold just over 224,000 vehicles in 2019 and launched the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the Audi e-tron – one of four fully electric models coming to the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Audi Adds A4 and A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI Flex Fuel Models; Optimized for E85

Green Car Congress

Audi has added new flexible-fuel versions to its A4 model series: The A4 and A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI with Audi valvelift and start-stop system. E85 is currently available at nearly 300 gas stations in Germany, with Norway and Sweden having the densest network of E85 filling stations in Europe.

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Software update boosts range of MY2019/2020 Audi e-tron by up to 20 km; capacity, motor control, cooling

Green Car Congress

A new software update will extend the range of MY 2019 or 2020 Audi e-trons by up to 20 kilometers. This means that Audi isn’t limiting efficiency increases to new models, but also boosting the efficiency of cars already on the road. The update is now available and can be installed at Audi service centers.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Batteries not ready.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Reply ↓ ↑ report 10 Throwback 11:06AM (4/23/2009) I liked the Zeo concept from last years show season. I would love to have one for my daily commuter. Then I can keep my current quad cab truck for when I need to move more people or haul stuff. Too bad Chrysler wont be around to follow through on this.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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